Upcoming Events - Active Portage County

18

Apr

CANCELLED - Spring Extravaganza

10th Annual Spring Extravaganza Classes April 18, 2020 8am-5pm
Take up to 4 Classes from 26 selections for $25
Classes include: Aromatherapy: Seasonal Allergy Relief, Aromatherapy: Sugar Scrubs, Basics of Photography, Beginning Genealogy, Blooming Shelf Basket, Casual Spring Dinner Party, CBD 101, Chalk Couture, Circuit Training, Clip It on a Jar, Coffee: The Taste of History, Designing Beer Recipes, Discover Screen Printing, Earth Friendly Lawn & Landscape Care, Genealogy 102, Grilling with Chef Jeff, Introduction to Brewing Beer, Landscape Design for the Homeowner, Paint & Pallet, Painted Stained Glass Workshop, Terrariums: Fact & Fiction - Make & Take, The World of Drones, Through the Lens of a Sports Photographer, Understanding & Creating a Butterfly Garden, Yoga & Meditation, Zumba Fitness with Kath

Family Friendly Event. Additional material fees apply and vary by class.
For more information www.fvtc.edu/springex
or 1-888-324-3218 or 715-942-1700

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24

Apr

CANCELLED- Artha Yoga and Meditation Retreat

CANCELLED

Experience green living at Artha Sustainable Living Center and Bed & Breakfast, situated on a 55-acre plot of woods, fields and organic gardens. Get your year off on a tranquil note with a two day yoga retreat, where guests will participate in sessions of yoga and guided meditation interspersed with workshops
on living in harmony, breathing techniques restorative yoga and more. Stay onsite to enjoy a serene sanctuary in the renovated farmhouse, sustainably operated with solar power and heat.

Sessions of guided meditation will be interspersed with workshops on chakras, breathing techniques and restorative and vinyasa flow yoga. You will receive handouts on meditation techniques, yogic breathing techniques and yoga posture flows. Stay on site and experience the full inner centering of this renewable energy oasis. We are located in the beautiful country of central Wisconsin.

Two nights stay included in the stay on site fee as well as breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings and a catered lunch Saturday and Sunday and a catered dinner Saturday. Participants will enjoy free time to explore trails in the wooded hills and open fields.

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24

Apr

CANCELLED- Parents Night Out (Gr K-5)

CANCELLED

In addition to swimming each night of PNO, your child will get to take part in these special activities:

APR 24 - Art is About! Take home a kid-made acrylic painting. Learn some skills and be creative!
MAY 1 - GAGA! We’ll be playing some Gaga in the gym. Learn to play this fun, all-inclusive game!

Fridays, 6:00-9:00PM: January 10; February 14, 28; March 6, 27; April 3, 24; May 1, 2020
Registration required at least two days prior to each event

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01

May

Parents Night Out (Gr K-5)

In addition to swimming each night of PNO, your child will get to take part in these special activities:

MAY 1 - GAGA! We’ll be playing some Gaga in the gym. Learn to play this fun, all-inclusive game!

Fridays, 6:00-9:00PM: January 10; February 14, 28; March 6, 27; April 3, 24; May 1, 2020
Registration required at least two days prior to each event

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06

Jun

CANCELLED - Walk Wisconsin

Held annually the first Saturday in June each year, Walk Wisconsin is the premier walking event in the Midwest! This is a non-competitive event, encouraging walkers of all ages and ability levels. The full, 1/2 and 1/4 marathon events utilize the scenic Green Circle Trail which passes the Wisconsin River, Plover River, several lakes, and unique ecosystems. The trail base for all routes include a combination of wood chips, crushed granite, road surface and wood boardwalk.

Registration Open January 2020

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19

Jun

Boston School Forest: Forest Family Fun Run/Walk

Celebrate summer solstice at Boston School Forest by participating in the 2nd annual Forest Family Fun Run/Walk. This non-competitive event travels along the BSF trails which are a combination of gravel, dirt, grass, and wood chip trails. Look for registration online or on the BSF Facebook page.

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04

Jul

Cancelled - Stevens Point Running of the Flag

CANCELLED

NEW THIS YEAR - Professional Timing!
Stevens Point Running of the Flag is hosting its annual 5k Walk/Run Pet Friendly event on the 4th of July. All proceeds raised during this event are donated to Portage County Veterans Relief Fund. To date, we have been able to donate $19655.00 to this fund. Come dressed in your favorite Patriotic outfit and remember to carry your Flag. Spectators Welcome, there will be raffle tickets sold for baskets donated by Businesses. Check-in time starts at 7:00 A.M. Thank you for your support.

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31

Jul

Pedal Point Rally

Friday, July 31st, 2020
(Note: To participate in Friday's Events, you MUST register for the Friday & Saturday two day rate of your choice!)

RALLY HOURS: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm

STORE HOURS: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

REGISTRATION & CHECK IN: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Hostel Shoppe.

ICE CREAM RIDE & SOCIAL: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - start at Hostel Shoppe

The Ice Cream Ride is 10 miles. Ride on your own (no mass start) to King Cone. Maps provided. Call the Hostel Shoppe for Sag Support. Includes a $5.00 ice cream coupon.

SOCIAL HOUR & CATERED DINNER: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - in the big tent next to the Hostel Shoppe

Saturday, August 1st, 2020
(Note: Saturday Only Rates Available)

RALLY HOURS: 8:00 am to 9:30 pm

STORE HOURS: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

REGISTRATION & CHECK IN: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Hostel Shoppe.

MORNING TOURS: Mass starts at the Hostel Shoppe.

8:00 am start for the two longer routes (Approximately 60 and 40 miles).

9:00 am start for the two middle length routes (Approximately 20 and 10 miles).

10:30 am start for the short route (4 mile Rich Johnson Family Ride).

Enjoy routes with sag wagon service on each route. Marked routes will be east of Stevens Point on lightly traveled roads. The Hostel Shoppe and the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County combine efforts to provide an excellent Saturday tour complete with marked routes, sag wagon service, rest stops and port-o-potties.

VENDOR FAIR & DEMO AREA: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Hostel Shoppe in the parking lot

Industry reps will be on hand to answer questions, and there will be a select fleet of rally demos that can be purchased on sale and a lap track for test rides.

SWAP MEET: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Hostel Shoppe.

Swap meet criteria and details to be announced!

FUN & GAMES: ??? pm at the Hostel Shoppe

Details to be announced!

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: 5:30 to 9:30 in the Hostel Shoppe Tent

Featuring local favorites the Spicy Tie Band! The STB contains charismatic and entertaining members. This rock ‘n’ roll party band utilizes multiple lead vocals and a multitude of different instruments, including trumpet, saxophone, harmonica, multiple guitars, keyboards and various percussion instruments to gain the attention of audiences everywhere. This is one group that truly has FUN performing! Each member adds a unique aspect to the band’s appeal; this allows the band to be very entertaining to listeners of all ages. The music selection is derived from popular hits from an array of decades.

Click here to learn more about the Spicy Tie Band.

Click here to watch their music on YouTube.

Beer Garden, Soda & Food Trucks will be available! Cash Bar Only! Don’t want to ride, but your coming along with someone who is? Or, you just want to see the band and support the Boy’s & Girl’s Club? You can still get into the evening entertainment! Register Online Here

EXHIBITORS
To Be Announced!

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07

Aug

PaddleQuest 2020: Next Level

PQ 2020 Next Level will start and finish at Buklolt Park. After race festivities and camping will be available at Lakeside Bar, 736 Old Wausau Rd- where spectators may also congregate to witness various challenges as well. Check out Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/2200107823616716/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1578347441911768

New this year is the Scout class. Interested in questing but looking for a shorter paddle? The quest needs you! Scouts will be racing through a course and finding flags and returning to the start. The scout challenge will take about 2-4 hours.

Class A Questers are teams of three (can be individual kayaks or any combination)

Class B Questers are teams of two (can be individual kayaks or any combination)

***This event is held on the open water. Individuals that cannot swim or do not have the required skills should not participate. Participants must wear approved flotation devices at all times during the event on the water. Participants must have all neccesary gear items. PaddleQuest volunteers do not distribute alcoholic beverages. Participants 21 years or older may consume alcoholic beverages but do so at their own risk—Drink responsibly and save the party for the shore when the race is over.

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12

Sep

Rivers Edge Fitness Competition/Yard Games Weekend

Help us raise funds for the Portage County Boys and Girls Club competing in a super fun obstacle course based competition!! Yard games all day!

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